Regional & State Archives

After ‘a lot of doors shut in our face,’ crusading couple celebrate passage of burn pit bill

by Michael McAuliff
August 10, 2022

Last week, Congress passed legislation providing benefits to veterans diagnosed with a range of health ailments after serving in a combat zone. Kentucky's senators were split on the decision.

Westerfield picked for forum billed as open dialogue for conservative and liberal speakers

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 8, 2022

Bruce Maples, who publishes Forward Kentucky, invited Sen. Whitney Westerfield to join him in the first Commonwealth Conversation.

Biden on Ky. visit: ‘I promise you, we’re not leaving’

by Ryland Barton
August 8, 2022

This is the second time President Biden has visited Kentucky in less than a year to extend condolences after a massive weather-related tragedy.

What is radon? The radioactive gas is found in homes across the country

by Maya Miller
August 8, 2022

Homes in portions of Western and Central Kentucky have a high indoor-radon potential, research shows.

John Tilley, former state justice secretary, charged with rape

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 8, 2022

Tilley, who is originally from Hopkinsville, turned himself in to police and maintains his innocence, his attorney said.

GOP governor candidates jostle for the spotlight at Fancy Farm

by Divya Karthikeyan
August 7, 2022

Measures enacted by Beshear during the COVID-19 pandemic were a point of criticism for several speakers at the picnic.

Kentucky novelist Silas House reflects on floods, compassion, climate change and Appalachian resilience

by The Rural Blog
August 6, 2022

House has traveled to the Hindman Settlement School — where he teaches in the Appalachian Writers' Workshop — to help save historical documents.

KET to broadcast coverage of Fancy Farm

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 5, 2022

Live speeches will be broadcast Saturday followed by highlights on Monday. The speeches also can be viewed on demand following the event.

Coyotes are here to stay in North American cities – here’s how to appreciate them from a distance

by David Drake
August 5, 2022

Peaceful coexistence is possible with urban coyotes — creatures that actually bring some benefits to cities.

Beshear: Special legislative session needed to OK flood recovery funds for Eastern Kentucky

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 3, 2022

Local governments and school districts will need help paying for cleaning and recovery, Gov. Andy Beshear said.

Abortion rights supporters encouraged by Kansas voters’ rejection of anti-abortion measure

by Al Cross
August 3, 2022

The measure is similar to a constitutional amendment that will appear on Kentucky's general election ballot in November.

Nature journaling, raptors and rare red wolves featured in LBL events this week

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 2, 2022

Land Between the Lakes has event every day of the week for visitor who want to experience nature up close.